Delta Optimist April 25, 2024

Councilpasses third readingofOCP review

SANDOR GYARMATI sg yarm ati@delta- optimis t. co m

The City of Delta moveda step closer to havinga newOfficial Community Plan(OCP) aftercouncilgranted third reading forthe major update following a publichearing that lasted several hours on Monday.

Around50 speakers spoke at the session at Municipal Hall, withless in favourandthe majority opposed. Most of those speakingagainst the proposed OCP were Tsawwassen residents who donot want the potential ofhigh-risesin the town centre core.

Several speaking against the plan suggested new buildings12 storeys orunder would be appropriate with a couple of speakers saying the city shouldallow no

more than six storeys in the OCP. Several reiterated the callforthecity to only focus on low-rises and so-called “gentle density”as a way for Delta to meetitshousing target, andalso questioned the process they contendis rushed.

One resident spoke oftheneed to preserve the “quaintness and charm” of Tsawwassen andanother spoke about theirconcernlosing their quality oflife. Others also questioned the affordability ofcondos inhigh-rises, while others claimed council was catering to developers.

Somealso saidthey are not opposed to development but demanded responsibledevelopment.

A few NorthDelta residents also spoke at the hearing, some opposed to high-riseson Scott Road.

Those in favour said the OCP is a good, proactive planthat centres densificationinthe

appropriate areas, noting thecity isindire need ofmore housing variety, especially helping keep young peoplefrom being

forced to leave thecommunity.

One resident made note that thecommunity has changed sincethe

OCP had its last major update almost 40 years ago andthecity needs to adapt.

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North Delta resident KathleenHigginsspeaksatMonday’spublichearingatCity HallinLadner.

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Several speakers also saidthecity findsitselfin its current housing predicament due to previous councils’ inactionand fierce resistance by vocal groupsofhomeowners overthe years imposing their opposition.

Suggestions were also made by several residents, including thecity adding more co-op housing andaccommodations for olderadults

North Delta resident Kathleen Higgins,a longtime advocate ofsmall housing, who had four smallhomesforherfamily members onwhat was one, single-family lot, saidtheprocess for homeowners who want to redevelopis still complexandcostly. She suggested pre-approved plans, lowering oreliminating feesandthecity participating inhome ownershipprograms

Afterthe speakers concluded, staffnoteda pro-

vision,which stillneeds a specific polic y framework, fortaller buildings havinga developer include a “significant community amenity” couldinclude rentalor anaffordablehousing component.

After thehearing wrapped upandcouncil beganits regular meeting to consider the bylaw amendment, Mayor George Harvie saidit isimportant to move for ward anddowhat is right for thecommunity, including findinga way to achieve more co-op housing.

It isimportant to note that the timelineandthe framework forthe OCP was determined by the province, he said.

“As one mayor, Itake great exception to being micro-managed. We are being micro-managed by the provincial government and ignored by thefederal government. The federal government hasn’tprovideda nickel,

or acent, to Delta…it’s all political,” said Harvie.

Coun. Dylan Kruger saidthe majority of projected growthin the region will happen elsewhere but Deltais stillprojected to need to accommodate another 40,000 people overthe next 30 years, adding ever y city hasa role to play whenitcomes to housing solutions.

“Contrar y to popular belief, it’s not‘buildit andthey will come’ , they are coming already.… And yet, we have to do our part We can’t build a wallaround Deltaand make the rest ofthe region pay forit. That kindofexclusionar y rhetoric has noplacein a welcoming orinclusive community,” saidKruger.

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“There’sa reason Delta was placed onthe provincial naughty list We’re oneofonly 10citiesinBritish Columbia given mandator y housing targets because, by objective standards, we have notdoneenough. We have not keptup with the paceofgrowthand, as a result, thehousing needs in our community

far outweighthe current supply ofhousing.”

The new OCP still requirestheAgricultural Land Commissionand

theendof this June.

Metro Vancouver ’s stamp of approval before council can grant final approval by

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Towers’protest washeldinfrontofthe TownCentreMallin Tsawwassen on Saturday afternoon.

PHILMELNYCHUK

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Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) has reachedanother stepin treaty implementation as11 parcelsof landin west Deltaareintheprocessof beingadded to Tsawwassen jurisdiction.

Thepropertiesinthe Brunswick Pointarea are adjacent to thenorthwest cornerofTFN lands and straddle34th Street.

However, thefarmers leasingtheproperties, whicharealready owned by TFN,shouldn’tnotice anydifferenceoncethe transferof jurisdiction fromtheCityof Delta to TFNiscompleted later

this year.

“Thereare noplans ofany changes. We want to keep buildingonthe good relationship we have withthelessees, andfarming likethat isimportantforus. It’s a(food) sourcefor our members,plusalsofor the outsidecommunity andfuture generations. Farming isimportant forTFN,” saidTFN Chief Laura Cassidy.“We just want to continue working withthelessees. We want to establishlongterm relationships with thefarmersandshare their valuesaroundfood security and sustainability.”

The change means

theproperties willcome underTFN bylaws,utilities servicingandprop-

erty taxes.

Thepropertiesare already withinthe AgriculturalLand Reserveand will remain inthe reserveonce incorporated into TFN territory

According to anews release, theTFN Final Agreement signed in 2009, sets outtheprocessfortheTFN to acquireandincorporate specified landsinthe Brunswick Pointarea, “that were historically governed by TFNprior to colonization.

“Brunswick Pointis deeply rooted inthehistory, cultureandheritage ofthe Tsawwassen First Nationandcontinues to connect Tsawwassen peoples to ourancestors, stories, landsand waters that sustain ourcommunityandlife,” the release said.

That acquisitionis part ofthe reconciliation process with Indigenous people.

“Soit’s pretty important to us. We seeit aspretty positiveand

importantfor ourmembers,” Cassidyadded.

Delta Mayor George Harvie saidthe Brunswick Point lands playa significant role in Tswawwassen First Nationhistory and culture.

“Wearecommitted to reconciliationand willcontinue to foster andcollaborate with Tsawwassen First Nation to supportthisimportantmilestone,” Harvie said.“We believe that through respectfulcooperation, we canensure asmoothtransitionfor residentsand strengthen our relationship with the Tsawwassen First Nation.”

TFNis working with both senior governments-theCityof Delta and Metro Vancouver to incorporatethe lands.

City starting publicinput on new Winskill centre

SANDOR GYARMATI sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

The City of Deltais about tolauncha public feedback process onthe plan to replacethe Winksill Aquaticand Fitness Centre with a newfacility.

Publicengagement is to helpshape thedesign for thenew Tsawwassen facility that willcost in the $120-to-$130-million range.

Council last month gave the go-aheadfor staff to start consultations withusergroupsand residentsafter agreeing to have a newfacility built ratherthan renovating the existing building, which opened inthemid-1970s.

Thecity notesthat a multi-phase process has beendesigned that will

ensure interested parties have theinformation and opportunitiesthey need to participate meaningfully inplanning efforts

The first phaseis to inform thecommunity aboutthe need for a new facility,the work thathas beencompleted todate andtheprocess going for ward, including community engagement.

The secondphase will get underway oncethe contract is awarded to thearchitect. That phase ofengagement willinvite input on key features such as lanes, leisure poolandfitness centre featuresandfacility location withinthe park

The input gathered in the secondphase will be used to finalizethe scope anddetailed design of

thefacility. The detailed design will be shared withusergroupsandthe community inthethird phase forfurtherinput ontheaesthetics.

The anticipated timeline would see groundbreaking in2025 withthe newfacility opening in 2027, at which time the old building would close.

“There are additional recreationfacility upgradesandexpansionsneeded to meet thegrowthinthecity beyond Winskill. Once the Winskill replacement progresses to the construction stage, staff willcommenceplanning andengagement withthe community to identify recreationfacility needs forother parts ofthe city,” a staff report notes

Province, fedsclose todeal on tunnelfunding,says DeltaMP

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It’s notin the $53-billionfederal budget announced last week, but money willflow for the newFraser River tunnel, planned for2030.

Delta Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough told the Optimist that the federal andprovincial governments have been working on a funding agreement for the project.

“We are very close to reachinga deal with the provinceon tunnelfunding,” Qualtrough said, adding that it will be funded through the fall economic statement. “It’s definitely going to happen before the provincial election(Oct 19)andI would say significantly soonerthanthat.”

She couldn’t say how

much moneyisinvolved but with the federal money, the top priority will be adding the northboundaccess to the tunnel at River Road.

Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger however remains skeptical.

“We’re coming onnine years later andnot to have itas alineitem in the budget isconcerning,” he said.

A bridge could have been built two years ago, for a fractionof the cost, he pointed out.

Kruger saidthat a northboundaccess from River Roadisneeded to keepcommuters from all having to jam on to LadnerTrunk Road to access the tunnel.

And the cost foraddinga northboundaccess, part of the originalplan, is a “rounding error” in

the total$4-billioncost of the project, he added.

“The inability to get this project funde d and

completed has be en the biggestinfrastructure failure of senior government in the last 10

years,” Kruger said. Hwy.99is part of a nationaltradecorridorthat connects to Vancouver International Airport, Deltaport and the U.S. border, to say nothing of thousandsof commuters who need to cross the Fraser River daily,Kruger said,and with a federalelection coming next year, this is oneof the last opportunities to present it before the election.

If both senior governments want Delta to acceptmore housing, thenthey have to upgradeinfrastructure, he added.

Qualtrough saidthat Tuesday’s budget was aimed at fairness for the younger generation.

“This budgetis really focused on younger Canadiansand the fact

that our economy isn’t really working for them in particular,” she said.

Affordability and housing are two major issues the budgettries to address.

She noted that a renters’ billof rights will require landlords to show a property’s rental history, while a person’s rental history can be used as part of their credit rating to qualifyfor a mortgage, and there are low-interest loansofup to $40,000 for building secondary suites

She noted that $463 millionisnow allotted to smallcraft harbours, for which Deltacould apply, to help pay for secondary dredging of the Fraser River. There’s also another$28millionforCBSA to search incoming shipping containers.

Deltapushing for more secondary suites

SANDOR GYARMATI sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

The City of Deltais making a further push to addmore secondar y suites

Council last week approved several bylaw amendmentsaimed at removing barriers for owners leasing or renting a secondar y suite.

The changes include eliminating suite rental permits, rental permit licence feesand penalties, whilegranting authority to the general manager ofdevelopment to issue and/or revoke suite occupancy permits and approve suite decommissioning work.

New legislation will require municipalities to update their bylaws forall residential singledetached zoned lots to allowa minimumofone secondary suite and/or oneaccessory dwelling unit.

Thereare approximately 3,700 secondary suitesin Deltathat have an occupancy permit, with about 2,700 having rental permits,according to the report.

The feesand penalties equateto approximately $140,000 inannual revenue forthecity that would be madeupthroughother efficiencies,a report to councilnotes

As afurthermeasure, andin response to a mandated housing target given to Delta by the province, thecity is also launching what it calls the Home Suite Home program to encourage homeowners to add a

secondar y suite to their existing homes

The program includes alimited-timeofferfor the waiverof building permit applicationfees, as wellas a free preapplicationprocess with theoptionof havinga city “Secondar y Suite Ambassador ” attend a secondar y suite before the permitting process begins

Theintent ofthe serviceis to helphomeowners betterunderstand theprocessinachieving an approved suite, the report explains,adding theestimated savings to theproperty owneris approximately$400 to addaunit to theirexistinghomes.

Theusual rules will still applyincludingthat a secondary suite cannot

be strata-titledor sold. Only one secondary suite is permitted by the BC Building Codeina single-detacheddwelling.

Aduplex may have two suites,howeveronly one suiteisallowed per sideand must be inthe lower part oftheduplex.

Du ri ng a st affpr ese ntat iononthepropo se d up date fo r the Official Co mmunit y Pl an(OCP),it wa s not ed oneofthe re commende d action itemsforthecit y to undertak e islobbyin g thepr ov ince toch an ge the Bu ildin g Co de to allo w mor e thanone se condar y su it e pe r si ng le-detache d dwellin g.

Delta overthe past few years hasalready been making several zoning

and OCP changes to facilitate moreunits,one ofthe strategies outlined withinthecity’s Housing Action Plan.

Fo ur ye ar s ag o, council ap prov ed elimin atin g the re quiremen t for a minimumlot wi dthof 49-fe et(15metres ) for a hous e to be eligible for a su it e andallowin g su itesonproperties th at ca n fitthree on -s it e pa rk in g sp aces re ga rdles s of pa rk in g confi gura tion.

Council last year,also approved anamendment that wouldallowthe additionof secondary suitesinduplexes,following changesinthe BC Building Code.

Meanwhile,this summerall land-usecontractsin Delta will be terminated, revealing homes’underlying zoningwhich permit secondary suites.

Mostly createdinthe early 1970s,thousands of land-usecontracts were signed at thetime ofaproperty’s original subdivision, butthose old land-usecontracts didnot permit secondar y suites.

Councilfor several has beendischarging landusecontractsonan application-by-application basisforhomeowners wanting to add suites.

Last year,councilalso approved aplanning department recommendation to remove the minimum33-squaremetrefloorarea requirementfora secondary suiteas wellas removing the maximum90-squaremetresfora suite.

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Can Canadafind a way to feed hungry kids?

KIRK LAPOINTE Gl acie r Media

When you want to feed hungry childrenin thiscountry, you realize Canada isn’t built well for it. We will find out how inthenext months.

Forfive years, the JustinTrudeau governmenthas beenpromising,but failing to furnisha national school food program. Its NDP coalition partner has been strangely subdued onwhat you’d thinkit wouldconsider a principled,principalneed

Now, withanelectionlooming andin a beleaguered position not far removed from one ofa lameduck, theprimeminister has decided it’s time for a five-year, $1-billion school food program to feed what he says will be 400,000 children starting this fall.

The chancesare slim, ifany,ofanything approaching theprogram’s ambitionin food making its way to empty stomachs startinga few months from now. The structure ofthe Canadian federationandtheconstitutional divisionof powers work against its success.

In this case, the food program money is federalandhow it would be delivered isprovincial. The two levelsmight as well be indifferent countries speaking different languages.

The history ofthe federal government traipsing into provincial territory isoneofantagonismandprotectionism,of differing andduplicative approachesand curiouslycustomized mechanisms. Thinkhousing, health care, child care andliteracy– the stuff of well-being, the

CanadaistheonlyG7 countrywithouta nationalschool foodprogram.Ina conspicuously wealthy countr y, itisanational disgracetohave hungrychildren,writes KirkLaPointe.

stuff ofinertia andbickering

And ever y day that each defends its turf, millionsof childrenare hurt.

Visit any elementar y school today and you will find childrenwhodidn’t eat before they arrived for classes. Theywon’tlearn as well that day. Theirminds will be fuzzier, their bodies won’tgrow the way they could. They will be prone to more healthproblems later in life, and to poorer education outcomes, andtherefore inallprobability to lower incomes. The absenceof early-life nutritious food perpetuates multi-generational poverty in ways we can’t fully appreciate

We can’t clearly understandhow many childrenlive with food insecurity in Canada.

Estimates range fromoneinthree to one

in five. Experts saya sizeable portionofthe problemishidden culturally oremotionally as a shameful sign of weakness.

It is a nationaldisgrace to have hungry children.

Canada istheonly G7 country without a national school food program. The national Coalition for Healthy School Food ranks Canada 37th out of41prosperouscountries

Apart fromdirect support, we lack any serious co-ordination to mitigate food waste that, believe itornot, exceeds halfofall food production. Whetherit’s on farmsorin supermarkets, wesendanextraordinar y amount of perfectly healthy food tolandfill.

Fulldisclosure: I’m onthe board ofthe KidSafe Project Society,inits30th year, which works withthe Vancouver School Board in seven sites when schoolisn’tin session to providemealsandactivities.I grewup with food insecurity, was lucky enough to escape it, and can vouch that the need is realand the resultstangibleofhealthier, safer childrenwhen food is available. The demand far exceeds the resources, sad to say.

You don’tneed to be a fan ofthis government to acknowledge that any stepany government takes to furnishgreater food security is a good step.

Any obstacleinits way isan abuse of power. Let’s see ifthis latest attempt can defy the barriers.

Kirk LaPointe is a Glacier Media columnist with an extensive background in journalism.

My200th,and final,Community Comment

Istill have the email from Ted Murphy.

“Sorry about the election, would you like to writefor the Optimist?”

That was November 2011,and I had just lost in my bid to becomeaDelta schooltrustee in spectacular fashion. That was the topic of my first column. When I firststarted, it was quite an effortspend a week researching topics,a weekwriting and editing, submitting it, relaxfor afew days, and startover. Now, I find myself waking up

on Tuesday mornings, realizingI have a column dueand getting itdone in about 20minutes. Someare betterthanothers, which my wife will remindmeofwhen I read them to her before sending themin.

But after12and a half years and200columns,I thinkit’s time for someoneelse’s Community Comment to take my place.

Community Comment

I willgreatly miss writing thiscolumn. Tuesday deadlines? Not so much Ted toldme I could write whatever I wanted, so long asitdoesn’t get the paper sued I’ve written about sports, schools, and Southlands. I’ve written about spring clean-up, elections, vet-

erans, thegreat work of Deltassist and,like everyoneelse, the COVID-19 pandemic I don’t geta lotof feedback, the occasionalletter to the editororonline comment. Much as I tried to convince themotherwise, my kids remind me I’m not famous.

Sometimes people recognize me, but they don’t know where from When I tellthem I write for the Optimist, they say, “No, that’s not it …”

My biggest fan is Cory, atSave-on Foods, in Tsawwassen,highpraise

from a champion Special Olympian(I’ve written about my love for the Special Olympics, too.)

Thanks Cory

Many thanksto Ted, Ian,andthe staff at the Optimist for giving me thishonourof a lifetime

Thanks to Mike and Ingrid for sharing this space withme.

Andthanks to allof you who tookthetime to read my articles. I hopeI have stimulated thought orbroughta smile to your facethroughthese pages, at least before they hit the recycling bag.

MARIOGOGH/UNSPLASH

OCP a stepinright direction

Editor:

Something needs to be done to allow Delta to flourish with a variety of residents, from all ages, stagesof life, socioeconomic backgrounds andprofessions.

The proposed Official Community Planis a stepinthe right direction. We are very excited to see up to four to six units per property in all residential areas as per B.C.’s guidelines

This, in our opinion, is the best and most needed change for Delta, all neighbourhoods, not just town centres, sharing inthegrowthof our city and welcoming newneighbours.

These changes offerhomeowners greater autonomy andplay a crucial role inaddressingour housing crisis by promoting small-scale densification across thecity.

We wouldalso like to applaud the concept of re-legalizing residential “local commercialuses” to bring back

more homeowneroperated cafes, corner storesand services. Examples like the Beach Grove Cafe spring to mind, local gemsthat are woven into our neighbourhoods and routines, that would not be allowed to open under current zoning.

Revitalising our town centres and bringing new residents to shop, eat and recreate will bring vitality and warmth to Delta

We are excited to see mixed-use development proposed to put land to good use, for people andcommerce Surrounded by so many natural resources, we must build creatively and yes, up, in some places, to meet theneeds of our growing city.Creative ideas for limited land.

Imminentactionis required to address thehousing needs of our city.

We urge Delta to strive for a peopleoriented approach to urban planning.

Deltans for People-Oriented Places

Tunnelname should remain

Editor :

I strongly agree with Doug Massey (Optimist, letters, April 11)that itis in the best public interest to retainthe tunnel name in honourofhisfather, George Massey

It was Massey Sr.’s idea to build a tunnel under the southarm of the Fraser River, to link Ladner with Lulu Island (Richmond).

Afterarriving in Ladnerin1936, George actively looked forand found a solution to the slow, inadequate crossing oftheLadner Ferr y. His answer was found by

reading anarticle about the Maas River Tunnelin Holland,thefirst sunken tube tunnel in the world. He contacted the Danish engineering company responsible, resultingina company engineerbeing sent to Delta to do a feasibility study.

With a positive response, George championed hisinnovative idea of a Fraser River tunnel to all levels of government. The successful result was the Deas Island Tunnel, built 1956 to 1959. The tunnel was renamed the George Massey Tunnel in 1967.

Preserving the name, would demonstrate respect to George Massey,a localDelta resident who was the person most responsible forthe building ofthe tunnel.

Preserving the name would demonstrate respect to and serve Delta by honouring thehistory ofthis landand people

It isimportant that Delta honours those who came before us, to contribute and succeed in service to the community, by naming appropriateDelta sites intheir memory.

Carol Vignale

Notice is hereby giventhatDelta City Council will consider giving first, second andthird readings to thebylawreferenced belowatitsRegularMeetingat 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May6,2024 in theTheatre, NorthDelta Centre forthe Arts,1142584 Avenue, DeltaBC.

BylawNo. 8375(File No.LU009194)

Location: 11599 81AAvenue

Applicant: JoeMuego, HearthArchitecturalInc

Proposal: Torezone thesubject property from Single Detached Residential 4(RS4) to Single DetachedResidential 7(RS7)toallow subdivision from onetotwo lotsandconstructionof anew single detached dwelling with asecondarysuite on each lot. This applicationisconsistent with Delta’sOfficialCommunity Plan.

StaffContact: Hayley Burns, Planner 604-946-3332

or byphoneat604-946-3380

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wa s be in g sa id.

I donotthinkit would be appropriate forme to mentionwhat Iheard.

However, I will say that the nurses showeda lot ofunderstanding and patience withthese two patients.

Terr y Pattenden

Correspondencereceivedupto 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May1,2024 will be included in theAgendapackage. Correspondencereceivedthereafterwill beprovidedto Council in advanceofthe Council meeting.All correspondence must includeyournameand full address andwillformpartofthe public recordforthisproposaland bepublishedon theCity’swebsite.

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CONTESTALERT

Mother’s Day

DeltaOptimistMother’sDayContestGiveawayrules:Nopurchaserequired.The contestbeginsonApril26,2024,at10a.m.PSTandendsonMay10,2024,at 11:59p.m.PST.Thereis atotalofone[1]prizeretailvalueof$600availabletobe won[clickontheboxesaboveforprizedetails].Skill-testingquestionrequired. OpentolegalresidentsofBritishColumbia,Canada,whoaretheageofmajority intheprovinceatthetimeofentry.Oddsofwinningdependonthenumberof eligibleentriesreceivedbeforethecontestcloses.Limit 1entryperperson.

Ladner Villagea specialplace

The following letter was sent to Delta mayor and council and copied to the Optimist.

In yourefforts to solve thehousing crisis, please remember that itisimportant not to destroy what is sowonderful aboutDelta.

The Village ofLadneris so special, please keepitthat way.

Also, please treat our long-time busi-

nesses with respect anddonotexpect them to move in a short timeframeof six months.

I pa rt icular ly re fer to He ri ta ge Ho us e In te ri or s alth ou gh I am su re ther e ar e other s inth e sa me si tu ation.

Don’t have them leave until you really need to start redevelopment.

Maureen Pearl

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Why not re-open DeltaManor?

Editor :

I readinthe April 18 editionofthe

Optimist, that the Delta SchoolDistrict is planning an$8-millionaddition to Ladner Elementary,for six more classrooms

Couldn’tthedistrict re-open Delta Manor (or even just part ofit)and accommodate way more studentsfor a farless costly outlay?

The Ladner Elementar y catchment

includes a good part ofthe former Delta Manor catchment, so lotsofthe potential students must live inthat Delta Manorarea.

It just seems very wasteful to spend that kindofmoney when you have perfectly good elementar y school sitting only partly used by adult education. I hope thisplanis rethought.

Martha Cheney

We are alllucky tolive here

Editor:

When I readtheletters to the editor

sectioninthe April 18th editionofthe Optimist,I noticed several letters of gratitudefor our community members, and I foundit so heart-warming.

Later, while shopping at London Drugs,I realized my wallet was miss-

ing. It turned out that I dropped it outsideand someone turned itin to the cashiers. The good samaritan was long gone, and I didnot have the chance to say thank you. I so much want to extend my gratitudeandcomment onhow lucky we are to live here.

Lilac Perr y

Lanedividers worth keeping

Editor :

Please keepthe lane dividers up approaching and just insidethe George Massey Tunnel.

The enclosed space is a legitimate concern for sometravellers who may feelfrustrated and underpressure as we waitfor our tunnel to be upgraded.

Recently,these temporary, collapsiblepickets functioned as somewhat of a deterrent to impatient law breakers who constantly weave back andforth overthe solid

line. Egocentricdrivers in a hurr y andfollowing others too closely, were less likely to use speed asanintimidationtactic to pressure cautious, sensiblecitizens wishing to forestallunnecessary collisions

A big thank you is ow ed to the many lawabiding drivers who routinely exercis e restraint and ke ep space by refraining fromfollowing too closely behind otherdrivers.

Are you a tortoise or a hare? How can we cur-

tailtailgating and keep a safedistance between careless drivers who may rushthrough, onceinside theenclosure?

Hopefully,observing commoncourtesy could be thenewnormal for navigating underthe Fraser River.

Can you learn to take it slowly and be respectful?

It just requires patienceand kindness to oneanotherasthe tunnel upgradeprogresses.

Let us see if we can improve our behaviour!

Bonnie Roberts-Taylor

Delta Police seekwitnesses to serious collision

IAN JACQUE S ijacque s@ delta-optimis t. co m

Delta Policeare seeking witnesses as they continue to investigatea serious single-vehiclecollisionthat occurred on English Bluff Road southof First Avenueon April 12.

Police saya black Chrysler300left the roadway, crosseda residentialfront yard, and rolled overinto a tree, coming to rest onits roof The driver and lone occupant ofthe vehicle received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Delta Policecollisioninvestigators are now seeking witnesses, dashcamera footage, cellphonevideo, Tesla video and Sentry mode captures, and CCT V video ofthecollision andthe pre-collisiondriving ofthis Chrysler 300. If you were inthearea or have any information, policeneed your help.

The vehicle had beentravelling south on English Bluff Roadprior to the collision. Additionally, a white Volkswagen Tiguan had beentravelling southon

BlackChrysler300attheEnglish Bluff Road collisionscene.

English Bluff Road at the same time as the Chrysler300.

Policeare eager to speak with the Tiguan’s driver andany passengers who might have insights into the eventspreceding thecollision.

Contact Delta Police at 604-940-7321 oremailtips@deltapolice.ca.

Members ofthe public can upload any crashvideo directly to police at https://dpd.ca.evidence.com/axon/ community-request/public/24-6382.

NOTICE OF INTENTION

April25,2024

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Notice is hereby givenpursuanttoSections 94 and124 of the CommunityCharter that at theRegularMeeting to beheld on Monday,May 6,2024 at 4:00 p.m. atthe North DeltaCentre fortheArts Theatre, 11425–84Avenue, Delta,BC, theCity Council of theCityofDelta intends to amendCouncil ProcedureBylaw No.8330,2023tochange theCouncil meetingstart time from 4:00p.m.to5:00p.m

APRIL28,2024

Rememberingthosekilled,injured ormadeillintheworkplaceand renewingourcommitmentto prevention

#dayofmourning

www.millwrights2736.com

Access totheproposed bylawand otherrelevantinformation is availableonthe City of Deltawebsite,delta.ca –https://delta.civicweb.net/document/227834 (ItemNo. 8– RegularCouncil MeetingofApril 8, 2024) and

maybeinspectedat DeltaCityHallat4500 ClarenceTaylorCrescent, Delta, BC.Any inquiriesshouldbemade to Michelle Jansson, 604-946-3223,Monday throughFriday(except statutoryholidays) between thehours of9:00 a.m. and4:00 p.m.

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APR IL28

DayofM ourning

We rememberthe150 workerswhodieeach yearonthejobinBritish Columbia.

Let’smakeour workplaceshealthyandsafe.

Delta to observe Day ofMourning

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg

yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

Cases of workplacerelated exposure resulting indisease and injuries remainhighly underreported.

That was oneofthe messages conveyed to Deltacouncil at its April 8 meeting fromCUPE Local 454president Sam Abulailduring hispresentationontheupcoming Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured onthe Job, on April 28.

“Too many families los e love d ones to occupationaldis eases, and we knowthos e numbers are just thetipof theiceberg, be caus e the y includeonly thos e fatalitiesaccepted by the workers’ compensation system. In cases of workplaceexposure totoxic chemicalsor materials like asbestos, effects only be come apparent months, years or de cades later,” he said.

reported they accepted 191 work-related death claims.

Abulail said educationis key to prevention, especially for young workers.

Representing unionized City of Delta employeesand police civilian staffand speaking on behalfof the New Westminster andDistrict Labour Council, Abulail noted that in2022, almost 1,000 peoplein Canada diedasa resultof their work.

Meanwhile, cases of workplaceinjuries andaccidentsare also “severely”under reported, Abulailnoted.

Abulailalso noted that in2022,the most recent year datais available, WorkSafe BC reported peoplemissed 3.99million days of work due to work-related incidents anddisease.

WorkSafe BC also

Teachers and support workers in schoolsand programs, such asthe BC FederationofLabour ’s Alive After5, together withanemployer commitment to training, are criticalinensuring young workers are notonly safe at work, but also won’t face life-long impacts frompreventable workplaceinjuries

They are also calling onalllevelsof government foraccountability for workplace safety and health, headded.

CUPE 454,inconjunction withthe mayor, will be holding a ceremony starting at 10:45 a.m., this Sunday.

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Delta SchoolDistrictaxesfilmacademy

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg ya rm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

It’s ablowforaspiring young actors, producersandthosewantingto learn aboutvisual effects for thefilmindustry.

TheDelta School Districtthis weeknotified parentsthat the Delta Film Academy,operating outofthe Delta Manor facilityinLadner,will not be operatingforthe 2024/25 school year

“Due to decliningstudentenrolment, we are unable to sustaintheprogram,leadingustothe difficult decisiontoclose it,” thenotice stated.

Theplantoshutdown the academy,whichheld an openhousejustlast week,wasnot specified whentheschooldistrict released itsproposed operatingbudget, also last week.

Havinganannual fee,thespecialty academy providedstudentsinterestedinthefilmindustry invaluableexperience. April25,2024

Theprogram,which beganin2012 as afilm productionacademy, was open to studentsfrom grades 8to 12.

Thenoticealsoassured parentsthatschoolcounsellorswill work with studentsthroughthetransi-

tion tochoose alternative coursesthat align with theirinterests and career goals.

Theacademy’sfinal Gala Showcase eventwill be held at the Genesis TheatreonMonday, June 24, startingat6:30 p.m.

Wildwood Townhouses on CentralAvenue

receivedan applicationfor

is hostinganin-personPublic InformationMeeting forthis project givingyoutheopportunity to learn moreandprovide yourfeedback to theCity.

Public Information Meeting

Wednesday, May1,2024

5:30 PM –7:30 PM

HawthorneElementar y School (gymnasium)

5160 CentralAve, Delta

• Details ontheproposalare available at letstalk.delta.ca/lu009653

• Shareyourfeedbackonline at: letstalk.delta.ca/lu009653 untilMay 12,2024 View

Cyclinggroup thankful for projects

PHIL MELNYCHUK

pmeln

Local cyclistsare so happy with some recent bike network improvements, they’ve told Delta councilhow they feel.

LucasandJulian

In an April 15letter, the Deltacommittee ofHUB Cycling saidfixing gaps inthe cycling network allows families to cycle or walk to schools, shops, parks, and workplaces.

“These connections are essential for our community’s healthand livability,” saidtheletter from Neil Pope and Roel Schootman.

It pointed out five recent improvementsthat have made a big differenceforthose who cycle Delta streets

Creatinga culvert bridge at thefootof 34th Streetallowsa re-connectionofgreenway dikes between Tsawwassen, Ladnerand Tsawwassen First Nation.

Upgrading the culvert at 56th Streetand Sixth Avenuegives a better connection between

Southlandsand Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centre.

Upgrading the Tilbur y bike route along River Road,createsa better cycle commuterconnection between northand south Delta Re-connectionofthe top ofthedike near46A Streetallows anoff-road connection between Ladner Harbour and Ladner Reach Marina, on River Road West

Ongoing intersection improvementsthroughout Deltathat help cyclists

the cycling andthehiking community.”

The se cond ke y project was installinga culvert bridge over a ditch at 56th Stre etand Sixth Avenue, allowing cyclists and pe destr ians easier access to the multius e pathandcreating a seamless route from Southlands to Winskill Aquatic Centre

“Andnow, we have a niceconnection to Winskill allthe way from Southlands to Winskill,” he said.

want to improve River Road West which is a big issue forthe cycling community… andit’s very actively used by cyclists,” he said.

That’s a big project anddependsonwhat happens to the dikes, he added.

Pope saidthere are two approaches to building cycling lanes, one is simply by paintinga linefor a bike laneon a roadshoulderifthere’s enough space The other is buildinga multi-use pathway.

Both approaches have prosandcons, depending onthelocation.

Generally,commuter

“Ultimately, we just need to have a combinationof both,” Pope said, adding that creating bike lanes can be simpleand relatively cheap.

“So, if you just use bollards andgreen paint, the cost is super low andthe effectiveness is very good on a lotof situations.”

The issue iswhen a bike lanetakes away parking.

Pope saidthefirst project on34th Street means thenew culvert bridge spares cyclistsfrom having to wadeinto theditch to get across.

“Andnow, we have a nice, beautifulbridge going overthe dike, so we’re really thrilled to see thathappen. That was something we asked forinthe past,” he said. “That’sa hugebenefitfor

Reconnecting thedike top near46A Street has also beendoneafter several years of work, he pointed out.

There are long-term plans to improve cycling and pedestrian access fromLadner Village to Westham IslandBridge

The city is aware of River Road West’s popularity andits poor condition,headded.

“Butthat’s still a ways off. In the long run,they

Whennooneislosing their parking, it’s a no brainer to mark off a bike laneon a roadshoulder (providing there’s enough space), Pope said.

Withpiecesofthe pedalling puzzle being put into place, HUBnext wants to see improvement in wayfinding, or signs, that show cyclists andmotoriststhe major cycling paths.

PHILMELNYCHUK PHOTO Repairsmadecyclingeasieron56thStreet.

LI FE STYLES

Celebrated pianist Anna Sagalova returns to South Delta

Internationally acclaimed Ukrainianconcert pianist Anna Sagalova is set to gracethe stage with a breathtaking performanceof Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 4, several Ukrainiancompositions, Serenade For String Orchestra No.3 by Robert Fuchs, andthe Ukrainian anthem.

She will be accompanied by theesteemed 22-piece Harmonia Ensemble string orchestra.

This much-anticipated concert, featuring theillustriousconductor Nicholas Urquhart, willtake place at Lighthouse Church in Ladner, (5455 LadnerTrunk Road),on Sunday, May5 at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2p.m.

Following last year ’s nearsellout solo performance at Lighthouse’s Ukraine benefit concert,Sagalova returns to captivate audiences with her profound musicality and exceptionalartistry.

The collaboration with Harmonia Ensemble string orchestra promises to deliver anunforgettable musicalexperience, blending Sagalova’s emotive performance withthelush string texturesof Harmonia.

Ticketsare $45 available at thedoorthe day ofthe show oronline at Eventbrite (service charges apply).

For furtherinfocontact Lighthouse Church at 604946-4430.

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SidekickPlayers to performat Theatre BC Zone Festival

Aftermore than a 20-year absence, Sidekick Players are entering the Theatre BC Zone Festival.

This yearthefestival at the Langley Playhouse. Sidekick isentering their very successfulplay, Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Carroll Lefebvre.

There will be a special performanceon May 4, at The TsawwassenArts Centre at 8 p.m. to help withthecostsof entering thefestival. This will be the same cast buta different set-up.

“The Langley Playhouse stage issmallerthan ours and this brings someadjustments and challenges,” said Lefebvre. “We are going to map out their dimensionson our stage and work accordingly, so this performanceisalsoa test run for

our crew.”

The festival hasa whole set of rules to follow andoneof themis a four-hour timeslot to erect the set, decorate the set, get thelighting and sound design set and a brieftimefor actors to walkthe stage.

“There isnotime at all for a rehearsal onthe stage, so the cast will be working in the spaceforthefirst time at thefestival performancein front oftheadjudicator, Nicole Nattrass It can get hecticand intimidating at the sametime,” addedLefebvre.

Lefebvre has nodoubther cast willdoanincredible job at thefestival performanceon May 20, but fornow,they need to sharpentheir skillsanddo onemore performancefor our community.

Allticketsare$20forthe

May4Arts Centre show. Reserve your seat by calling 604-288-2415.Allproceeds, afterexpenses, will go towards thecostofentering thefestival.

If you can’t make the special performanceon May 4, but still want to support Sidekick by seeing the festivalshow in Langley, you can get tickets at

www.vtixonline.com/langleylittle-theatre.

Editor ’s note: In anarticle intheOptimist, on Thursday, April 18, The Sidekick Players Club audition notice was incorrect Audition dates were April 23 & 24not, April 28th. The Optimist apologizes for the error -Submitted

Studio West Dancepresents Willy Wonka Jr.

Studio West Dance Productions is set to captivate audiences withits vibrant renditionof Willy Wonka Jr at the Genesis Theatre inLadner

Thishighly anticipated production will run from April 27 to 28andpromisesa magical journey throughthewhimsical worldof Roald Dahl’s classic story.

Willy Wonka Jr. follows the adventures of young Charlie Bucket ashe securesa golden ticket totour the mysterious chocolate factor y ofthe eccentric Willy Wonka.

This musicaladaptation isfilled with catchysongs, delightful characters, and

dazzling dance numbers that bring the beloved tale to life. The talented cast of local young performers is set to showcase their skills, led by the experienced creative team at Studio West Dance including Jyla Robinson, Nicol Spinola, Michael Kirk and Ann Matterson. Audiences can expect colorfulcostumes, imaginativeset designs with vibrant animated projections, and a heartwarming stor y that will appeal to theatergoers of all ages.

Withshowtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. onthe27and 1 and 6 p.m. onthe28,thisfamily-friendly production runsaroundone-

hourindurationandoffers an enchanting escape into aworld of pure imagination. Audience members have the chance to find a golden ticket whenthey come to the show and have the opportunity to buya Wonka

chocolate bar. Ticketsare availablefor purchase online at studiowestdance.ca, making it easy forthecommunity to support andenjoy thisdelightful production.

SIDEKICKPLAYERS PHOTO

Picturedlefttoright;BrentMorrison, TiffanyOud, Lisa Somerville, AdrianPr yceandJustineJonesinascenefrom RabbitHole.

Lifestyles

DeltaConcert Bandset for downbeat on nearly 60 yearsofmusic

Delta Concert Band, a popular musical fixture throughoutthecommunity foralmost 60 years, is about to beginitsnew concert season with theopening downbeat scheduled for Saturday, April 27in Tsawwassen. Thisconcert, aptly titled In The Key of Spring, takesplace at the KinVillage seniors centre, 541010th Ave., and begins at 2:30 p.m. The concert willfeature a wide variety of popular and classic tunes designed to get you in a mood to celebrate this new spring. And you’ll see why the band,oneof theoldest in B.C., prides itselfin being able to play

many stylesof music from pop, rock, classical, marches, musicals, as wellasmovie scores.

In fact,Delta Concert Band beenplaying this diverse mixture of musical styles sinceit was founded by a smallgroup ofdedicated andenthusiastic musicianson Oct. 29,1964.

You’llalso see— and hear how its40-plus dedicated amateur musicianswhocomefrom a variety of occupations andprofessionswhile ranging in age from 19 to 90-plus years, quickly meldunder veteran Music Director Jim Tempest into a cohesive ensemblethat consis-

tently presentsanentertaining repertoire which features something for ever yone.

Admissionfor the In The Key of Spring concert is by donation.

The bandisalso putting thefinishing touches onprogramsinpreparationforthe rest ofthe spring and summer

season,which includes thealways popular, admission-free Ladner Bandfest where it joins host Delta Music Makers and many otherconcert bandsfromthe Lower Mainlandand beyondfor two full days ofcontinuous music, June 1 and 2 at Memorial Park

-Submitted

MAPLEWOODS HOPPNIGC ENTRE

JEFFGERMO

Ladner Ba ptis t Church

“Busy, buta good busy.”

Have you ever saidthat when someoneasked you how you are? I have, and I can’tcount how many timesothers have saidthe samething to me

We tend to derive a sense of worth from being busy The more we have on our calendar, the more we are needed, the more important we can feel.

Not that there’s anything wrong with being busy, but there’s busy andthenthere’s too busy. Too busy iswhen our busyness harms our healthor relationships Sometimesthemost

spiritualthing we can do is stop, rest, and refuel. If we’re constantly busy withoutany chance to reset itimpedesgrowth relationally,physically, mentally,and spiritually. Sabbath, a Hebrew word meaning to stop or cease from work, wasa Jewish Biblical imperative God gave His people after rescuing themfrom slavery. Undertheoppressionof the Egyptian slave drivers, rest was notnormative for the Hebrews. God gave them a new way ofliving by adding the rhythmof sabbath to their lives He didthis because He knewthey needed it. The idea ofincluding a regular rhythmof rest might seemquaint, a

novel idea forthe weak, but really,it’s something necessary for ever yone.

Some benefitsinclude strengthened relationships, sharpened mental acuity, a chance to reflect and grow in multiple ways,a greater sense of gratitudeandcontentment, a reminderthat the degree to which we are busy isnotdirectly correlated to our worth and a greater connection with our Creator.

Engaging in restorative activities such as reading, meditating, spending timein nature, reading Scripture, or enjoying leisurely meals withloved ones can significantly boost physical,mental, emotional,and spiritual well-being. It’s worth the effort.

NATIONAL DAYOFMOURNING

OnApril28,werememberandcommemorate allworkers whohavelosttheirlivesorbeeninjuredonthejob.

MayorGeorgeV.HarvieandDelta Councilarecommitted toprovidingandmaintainingsafeandhealthywork environmentsforallDeltastaff.

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh, CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie, CouncillorAliciaGuichon, CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

During evenings this spring, you may spot a dragon boat full ofpink clad women paddling along theLadner riverfront.

Two crewsof Abreast in a Boat, the world’s first dragon boat team forbreast cancer survivors, have launched their 2024 seasonfromtheirnew home at theLadner Yacht Club

The DeasDivasand Abreast with Hope have paddled locally on Deas Slough formore than 20 years andare looking forward to exploringa newarm oftheFraser River this year aboard their beloved boat, Hope Floats The paddlers are a thriving group whodemonstrate that life can be physically active after a cancerdiagnosis

Two crewsofAbreastina Boat,the world’sfirstdragonboatteam forbreast cancersurvivors, havelaunchedtheir2024 seasonfromtheirnewhomeattheLadner YachtClub.

Abreast in a Boat began in1996 whenUBC’s Dr. Don McKenzie set out totest exercise as a preventative treatment for post surger y lymphedema. Aftera first season in which the women benefited from theexercise as wellasthe rich

socialconnections madeon the water, the breast cancer survivor dragon boat movement was born. In the nearly

30 years since, six Abreast in a Boat crews have beenestablished inthe Lower Mainland and hundreds more are carr y-

Abreast in a Boatlaunch2024 seasonfrom a new venue

ing the group’s message around the world.

Abreast with Hope paddles on Monday evenings and the DeasDivaspracticeon Tuesday and Thursday evenings untiltheendof June These ladies will be out there rainorshine, so if you catch a glimpse ofthedragon boat, give them a wave fromthe Ladner Wharf or a venue along the riverfront!

Bothcrews wouldlike to extendtheirheartfeltthanks to theLadner Yacht Clubforthe warm welcome to theirnew homeinLadner

For more information to support or join Abreast in a Boat, check out their pages on Instagram, Facebook, or at abreastinaboat.com. Paddles Up! -Submitted

Healthy aging resource andinformation fair for seniors

Fortunately, many of our seniors are living longer andin betterhealth andoftentheirinterests lieinhow to enhancetheirphysical,mentalhealth, safety and wellness asthey age. If we are presented with a crossroadsdecision to enter long term care and or supportive living, what can we expect?

The DeltaDivisionof Family Practice will be facilitating conversationsand

more, on Saturday, May4 at Ladner United Church, between9 a.m. and 3 p.m. the DeltaDivisionof Family Practice, invites you toparticipate inthe Healthy Aging Resource & Information Fair

The Fair will have a scheduleof speakers, giving presentations throughout the day as wellasinformation boothsand a numberofdemonstrations

forhealthy aging. The day promises to be informative andfun! Lunch is included and doorprizes will be given out throughoutthe day. Presentations willcovera wide range of topics to include healthy aging, exercise, personal planning and wills, advance care planning, what to expect whenmoving into a long-term care homeandmore. Presenters include

Delta Police, Fraser Health, Public Notary Daniel Boisvert, Dr. Carllin Mannand Lifeline HelpAlert Devices

Thisfairisfree andopen to the public, but advance registrationis required due to limited capacity. To register, please call Lisa Wigzell at DeltaDivision of Family Practice at 604-943-5591or e-mailexecassist@deltadivision.ca. -Submitted

KinVillage Community Centre ishostinga High Tea and Fashion Show extravaganzaon Mother’s Day weekend.

The hall, transformed into a delightful garden of spring blossoms, will welcome you to this much anticipated event, starting withthe silent auction full of wonderfulgifts from local businesses and beyond.

The High Tea service, a feast for your eyesand tastes to enjoy, will be catered for you with towers of culinary sweet and savory delights, while the runway awaits10 lovely

models foranentertaining fashionshow. The Show, featuring fashions andaccessoriesfrom KinVillage’s very own Unique Boutique, will highlight attire from casual to formal, inspiringa new chic lookthis spring Thefabulously priced runwayensembles will be available for purchase following the event. Stop by the Unique Boutique afterthe Fashion Show foradditionalfashion options Extended hours are ineffect for your shopping pleasure.

Creative director Margaret Ryding and her

KinVillagepresentsa High Tea and Fashion Show

dedicated team of volunteers have been working tirelessly to put together

thisamazing event, which will serve as a fundraiserforthe KinVillage

Community Centre.

Elevate yourmother, or yourself, to the statusof

royalty withthis event you donot want to miss.

Save the date:

Saturday, May 11and don’tdelay as ticket sales will end May 3. Doors open at noon with High Tea at 1 p.m. followed by the Fashion Show

Call 604-943-0225 to purchase your tickets by credit card or stop by the Community Centre (5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen)

Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $60for KinVillage Community Centre members and$70for non-members -Submitted

Cynthia BodmanandJeroen Vermeulenatthe2023 Fashion Show at KinVillage.

DELTA SPORTS Softball is inOliviaMalesku’s wheelhouse

MARTHAPERKINS

Contributing Wr iter

In baseball slang, when a ballisin a batter’s wheelhouse she knowsthat she’ll be able to hititfar.

“It’s your best shot at being successful,” says Olivia Malesku,a former Delta Heat playerwho has won several national andprovincialtitles.

“The same goesfor otherthingsinlife, too, like ‘Softballisin my wheelhouse.’ It’s where I’m comfortableor can have themost success.”

Last year, aftergraduating with a degree in kinesiology fromthe University ofBritish Columbia, while play-

ing withtheUBC Thunderbirds,Malesku opened Wheelhouse Softballin Delta. Her missionis to share her love of softball withgirls and women,whether players want to pursue the sport, or simply enjoy the camaraderieofher favourite game

“I started playing softballwhen I was seven,” she says. “I just fellinlove with it.I had such a good experience with my coaches, but when I got to theuniversity level, I realized that that wasn’t everybody’s experience.I want to make sure that otherplayers have a good experience by keeping that lineof good coaching going.”

Her Delta Heat coaches

always focused on making sure gamesandpractices were fun. There wasa competitive aspect, but the main goal was to enjoy

thefriendshipofother players andimprove skills.

One coach’s outlook really resonated withher : “Just bebetterthan you were

yesterday.”

Malesku acknowledges that softball can be a slowgame, especially for young players withenergy to burn. That’s why sheplansother skillsbuilding games within thetraining.

Whetherplayers discover that, like her, they want to compete at higherlevelsor simply want to gain skills, Malesku tailors hertraining to their personal goals

“I do strengthandconditioning forgirlswho want to pursuecollege softballor just go further intheir sport. I’ve been throughthe university system, and I have a lotof friendswhoplay There’s a lotofpros-and-cons

advicethat I can share andgive girlsanidea of what to expect. There are so many options out there it can be overwhelming so hearing from someonewho’s beenthroughitispretty beneficial.”

Malesku wants to give herselftime to discover if owninga business isin herfuture wheelhouse.

“Now that I’m home,I want to continuecoaching as much as I can and ifthe business grows, that would be amazing. I love it so much that itdoesn’t feellike work.”

You can find out more about hertraining and skillsprograms at www. wheeelhousesoftball. com

FormerOptimistsports editornamed Media Personofthe Year

IAN JACQUE S

Former Optimist sports editor Mark Booth has been named Media Personofthe Year by B.C. School Sports.

The award recognizesanindividualin themediawho hashighlightedandcelebrated school sportintheir reporting. Thenominee hascontinued to bring attention to BCSS,its member schoolsand student-athletes by

showcasingthe very best of school sportin B.C. “Itisanhonour to be recognized by B.C. School Sports,” said Booth. “Throughout my careercovering high school athletics ranks right at the top. Notonly theopportunity to cover sometremendous games and student athletes but establishing relationships withthecoaches thatmake it possible.

“I have always admired the teachers, administratorsand

members ofthecommunitythat provideendless hoursof volunteertime to helpcreatelifetime memoriesfor students beyondthe classroom. And many have been doingitfordecades.“

According to BCSS,the award winners recognize individualswho have demonstrated exceptionalcommitmentand dedication to fostering student-athletesintheir pursuitof sportexcellence.

Theother award win-

ners include:

Honour Award: Paul Thiessen(Okanagan Mission Secondary, Kelowna)

Womenin Sport& Leadership:Breanne Quist(Nanaimo Christian School)

Inspirational School: Sullivan Heights Secondary(Surrey)

Citationof Excellence Award– Coach

Al Carmichael(Oak Bay Secondary)

Shon Ryan(Claremont Secondary)

Rob Gunning (Penticton Secondary)

Adele Renzullo (St. Patrick Regional Secondary)

Citationof Excellence Award–Official

Wayne Steele(football)

John Mill (basketball)

Citationof Excellence Award– Administrator

Mike Finch(Sentinel Secondary)

Citationof Excellence Award– AthleticDirector

Corey Yamaoka(South Kamloops Secondary)

RhondaTrunkfield (Terry Fox Secondary)

“It is such a privilege to celebrate these incredible individuals,” said BCSS executive director Jordan Abney. “They have dedicated so muchto supporting school sports and changing thelives of hundreds, ifnot thousandsof student-athletes They are truly the very best ofthe school sport community.”

The awardsceremony willtakeplaceon May10 in Kelowna.

PHOTO SUBMITTED

Joininghead coach/ownerOliviaMalesku, centre,at Delta’s Wheelhouse Softballarepitching coach Rawnie Westrstrate,left,and coachLauren Benson,right.

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Nestledin aserenecul-de-sac,thisexecutivestylerancherisawaitingyourdesigns. Traditionallayoutfeaturing aformalliving/dining roomwithgasfireplace,anopen conceptkitchenthatflowsinto aspaciousfamily roomalsowithgasfireplace,& accesstothewesternexposedfencedbackyard.Recentupgradesincludeboiler (2017),H/Wtank(2022),plusnewer roof &garagedoorsonthedoublegarage. ThisfantastichomeisnearHollyElementarySchool &isidealforfamilies,butalso greatfordownsizerslookingforonelevellivingin aquietlocation.

110N110056St. Tsawwassen

454246ASt.Ladner

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Tsawwassen 4924 CedarSpringsDrive 4Bed+Flex |4Bath |2526Sq.ft

Noif’s,and’sorputts,thistee-utiful WestexposedTSAWWASSENSPRINGS 4Bed +flex, 4bath,2526sq.ftsinglefamilydetached homeformspartofthenewest &finalphaseofthisdistinguished &well recognizedcommunityknownforebuildinghighqualityhomes. Enjoyyourmorningclubofcoffeewhileyougazeoverthe7thteebox &greenspaceasparastheeyecansee.Openconceptliving incl’ssecondprimaryw/ensuiteonthemainfloor &themainprimaryw/ensuite +aprivatebalconyonthesecondlevelalongw/ 2other bedrooms &amassiveflexspace.Featuresinclude agourmetkitchen,radiantinfloorheat,engineeredhardwoodfloors, 2cargarage+ golfcartparking,enlargeddriveway &anun-fore-gettablebackyardwithanundercoverarea +extendedpatio.Golfforth &prosper!

$1,988,000

Tsawwassen 1623 Duncandrive 3Bed+Den |3Bath |2436Sq.ft

BEACHGROVEbrillianceisondisplayforthefirsttimewiththisarchitecturalmasterpiece,locally &affectionatelyknownasthe “PianoHouse”.This 3Bed +Den, 3Bathhomewascreatedwithpurpose,emotion,movement &celebrates amomentintimewhere beautymeetssimplicity.ItisaninnovativemeltingpotofJapanesemodernwithinfluencesofMid-Centurystyleandelementsof WestcoastContemporaryprovidingtheperfectbackdropfor agallery-likeatmospherethatseamlesslyembracesaspectsofmother natureassoonasyouenterthehome.NotablefeaturesincludeShouSugiBanexteriorsiding, atraditionalJapaneseGenkansunken entry,floortoceilingwindows,airconditioning, ahighenddesignerfixtures &lightingalongwith acentralcourtyardthatshowcases thenaturalbeautyofthelushexteriorgreenery.Thisentirehouseiscomplimentedbyanexpansive rooftopdeckexperiencethat offersunmatched&unobstructedviewsoftheocean,Mt.Baker &oneofthebestneighbourhoodsinallofsunny Tsawwassen.

$2,598,000

LADNER

26-474854A Street

3Bed |3Bath |1439Sq.ft

Rarelyavailable &highlysoughtafterisLadner’spride &joy,“ROSEWOODCOURT”.This 3Bed, 3Bath,1479sqft cornerunittownhomehasoneofthegreatestfloorplansavailableinlocalattachedliving!Enjoythebenefitsof asolid investmentthatincl.newer roofs,gutters,downspouts,drainage &fencing.Improvementsovertimeinthetownhome incl.anupdatedkitchen,flooring,bathrooms &lightingalongwith abrandnewhotwatertank.Spreadover 2stories, thisisthetownhomethatfeelslikeyou’relivingin ahouse!Featuresincl. agasfireplace,bright &airymainfloorliving, spaciousbedrooms, 2parkingand aprivatebackyardspacewithpatio.Thishomeisspick &spanwithfreshlycleaned carpets &iswalkingdistancetoeverythingamazingthatLadnerhastooffer.

$975,000

|1Bath |1227Sq.ft

5623Grove Aveisa rectangular,Northfacing7276sqftlotthat contains a3Bed, 1Bath,1217sqft.rancherthatpayshomage tothegoodolddayswherenothingwasstrongerthan awell builthouse.Overtheyearsthishomehasbeensowellkept& maintained,thatitshowslike aperfectlypreservedtimecapsule andis atestamenttoprideinownership.Located ashortstroll toHawthornePark/Elementary,thehomeincludes anicely manicuredyard,anddetachedgarage/shopand afunctionalfloor plan.Anarrayofendlessopportunitiesareavailable,socontact theCityofDeltawith regardstotheiramended2024Official CommunityPlantounlockthisuniqueproperty’sfuturepotential.

$1,389,000

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$4,280,000 $1,395,000

1,442SQ.FT.3BDRMS, 3BATHS,IN‘SEASIDECOMMUNITY’, 2YEARS YOUNG! PRIVATELOCATION.FEATURING ACLUBHOUSEWITHIN/OUTDOORPOOL, FITNESSCENTRE,KIDS’AREA &PARTYROOM! MLS#R2869331

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1100WILMINGTONDRIVE$1,829,000 YOUWANTA BIGLOT?...YOUGOTIT! JUSTLISTED!

Amazing16,071sq.ft.lotwithwellmaintained 2levelinsoughtafterlocationin centralTsawwassen.Thehomeoffers 5bedroomswitha comfortableplan, a5 year oldroof,hardwoodfloorsand alittleupdatingwillgo alongwayhere.Thehuge backyard allowsfora future ingroundpool,a sportsfacilityor abigshopforthe autoenthusiast.Deltaindicatesa future maxbuildingenvelopeof8,734sq.ft.with basement50%belowgradeidealforthelargefamilyanda 15minutewalktoschools andmostlocalamenities.

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297553RDSTREET

Liveinthecountry 5minutesfromeverythingonthis17.34acresquareparcelwith huge roadfrontageand roughedinseconddrivewayentrancewhichfeatures acozy 4bedroomEnglishstylehomewith 4yearold roof,exteriorpaint&carpets, a5stall barn,hayfield,and agenerouspastureareathathasbeenanequestrianfacilityfor decades.ThepropertyislocatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassenmakingit ashort driveto TsawwassenMillsMail,BCFerries,TFNIndustrialParkand30minutesfrom Vancouver.Thepropertyholdsgreatinvestmentpotentialwithfutureportexpansion andsidesonto2BCRailpropertiesclosetotherailway. CallL/Sforfurtherinformation. COUNTRYLIVINGCLOSETOEVERYTHING

$5,575,000

1014EDENCRESCENT$2,200,000 RANCHERONTHEGOLFCOURSE

CustombuiltcraftsmanoneownerrancherwithbasementbackingontoBeachGrove golfcourseisfiveminutesfromowncenteryetoffersamazingtranquility. Thisquality builthomeoffershotwaterheat,beautifuloakfloors,vaultedceilingsandsweeping viewsontothefairwaytoenjoyfromthemassivewrap-rounddeck.Thehuge 11,582sq.ft.manicuredlotalsooffers abonus,677sq.ft.shopidealforwhatever projectisonthebrew.

Contemporary single-family home in the sought-after WestCoastEstates! Boasting 4bedrooms &3.5bathroom, spacious2-level home,2,151sfofopen living space.Fullyfenced 3,300sqftyard.Detacheddouble garageplus separate parking pad.EV charging roughed in andACincluded.Move in Ready!

FabulousFamilyhomelocatedononeofthe mostsoughtafterstreetsin Tsawwassen. FullyRenovatedback-splitwith 4bedrooms and2.5bathroomssituatedona 80x115(9,200sf) Westernexposedlot.

Spacious2,560sqftPebbleHillfamily homeboasting 3bedroomsand 3bathroomson asun-kissed7,782sqftlot. Vaultedceilingsandsunlitlivingspaces with awrap-arounddeckoffthekitchen. 4732Spruce

$1,949,000 Impeccablyrenovated 4bedroom +den homeon aspacious80x124lotinprime Tsawwassenlocation.Mainfloorliving withall 4bedroomsupanddenon main.Beautifullymanicured Westfacing backyardisperfectforentertaining.

151256th Street Tsaw wassen

$1,999,000

MLS#C8059353

Don’tmissthis exceptionalopportunitytoacquirea standalone retail/officebuildingin Tsawwassen! Positioned ontheprimar ybusinessthoroughfare, thisproper ty isalso designatedinthenewlyproposed Official Community Plan formedium-densitymulti-family redevelopment, potentiallyupto6storeys.Currentlyleased to aveterinary clinic,the existingbuildingboasts over2,700sqftofspace. Itslayoutsuitssimilarbusinesses,medicalpractitioners, andmore, featuring afront reception,multiple examination rooms,andprivateofficeareas.

BayviewHills,Tsawwassen

$6,600,000

34,000sf |5Lots |RS5 Zoning |Tsawwassen

Exceptionalopportunitytoacquire3 existing propertiesthathave3rdreadingapproval to becomefive RS5 zonedlots.Nestledinone of Tsawwassen’s most covetedenclaves, this expansive34,000sfparcelisararefind.

548315b Avenue,Tsawwassen

$2,999,000

5,043sf |6 Beds |5 Baths Tsawwassen |MLS#R2824975

Experiencepureluxur yinthis 6bedroom, 5bathroomhome,just 3years young. Bright&Spaciouslayoutthatisdesigned for entertainingwithopen conceptliving featuring adouble-sidedfireplacethat separatesthechef ’s kitchenfromthe greatroom.

144-2228162nd Street

SouthSurrey |$840,000

1,203sf |3Beds |2Baths

TheBreezebyAdera|MLS#R2871331

Discover TheBreezebyAdera,an award-winning developmentinSouthSurrey. Thischic3-bed, 2-bathroom townhome featuresanamazing layoutand atandem2-cargarage.Enjoy exclusive access to TheBreeze’sWest CoastClub,offeringa gym, yogastudio,entertainmentroom,andsauna.

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1243BeachGroveRoad

BeachGrovefamilyhome.Oneofthebest locationsavailablewith awestern exposed backdeck/yardoverlooking“BeachGrove Mini Park”.This 5bedroom 3bathroom homeisonlyminutesto golfcourse,Dyke &schools.Perfect forkids &pets.Bonus: in-law-suiteavailable forextraincomeif needed.ViewsofOcean &Mountains fromthefrontcovereddeck.

1088 Ferguson Road

Centrallylocatedinthehear tof Tsawwassen& walkingdistanceto shopping,restaurants,buses &golfcourse. This 2bedroomanddenrancher wasbuilt asa “PassiveHome”in2015. Abuilding standardthatistrulyenergyefficient, comfortable,affordableandecologicalat thesametime.Mustbeseentoappreciate itsvalueandgreatlocation.Conver ttoa “heatpump”heatingifdesired.

$588,000

#307

–20686EastleighCr.

TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt4-year-oldpetfriendlyapartmentlocatedintheheartofLangley. This2beds/2bathsplusinsidestorageunitfeatures a9 feetcelling,granitecounters,A/Cinmaster bedroom,openconceptlivingandqualityfinishingthroughout.EquippedwithanexerciseCenter, 2parkingstallsplusstoragelocker,andamplestreetparking.Centrallocation,closetoKwantlen University,shopping,dining,andthefutureSurreyLangleySkytrain.Greatopportunitytolive or investin!

$868,000 NEWLISTING

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210 –1300HunterRd.

HunterGreen!Spaciousandbright1340sq.ft.cornersuitewith a180panoramicview overlooking the17thfairway ofBeachGrove GolfCourse. This 2bed/2bathImmaculatelykeptunithasan updatedkitchen,newinteriorpaint,largeprimarybedroom,in-suitestorageandshowsbeautifully! Hugewraparounddecktoentertaininstyle.Stepstoshopping,transit,recreation,andallamenities. Perfectfordownsizers whoenjoygolfcourseviewsandliving walkingdistancetotowncenter amenities.Quickpossession available.Looknofurther,thisisfor you!

$2,088,000

$1,488,000

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5217UplandDrive

Discoverthis charming 3bed, 2bath rancherincliffdrive.Thisupdatedhomeboastsforestandmountainviews, apatio,and abeautifulgardenon aspacious11,324sqftlot. Fantasticopportunityto owninoneofTsawwassen’s premierlocationswithpotentialtobuildupto4396sqft.Convenientlylocatedneartheferryterminal,mall& shopping,thishomeoffersboth Tranquilityandaccessibility.Stepintotheopenconceptlayout,floodedwithnatural light,embracetheserenityof yourprivateretreat,savouringmorningcoffeesonthepatio. Withupdatedfeatures such askitchen,bathrooms,furnace,h/wandmore,enjoymoderncomfortandrusticnaturalbeauty,this rancherisa lifestyle choice.Don’tmissthe chancetoseize yourdreamhomeonuplanddrive -whereparadise awaits!

$799,000 NEWLISTING

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Embrace waterfrontlivinginthisupdated2BR/2BAcondonestledintheexclusive TsatsuShores development,featuringstunningsouthwest-facingsunsetviews.Enjoymoderncomfort,privacy,and easyaccesstotheferry,shops,andhighway.Thisspotlessunitcomeswith 2parkingspots,offering convenienceandtranquility.A truelifestyleupgrade awaits.

1705SpyglassCrescent

DiscoverluxurylivinginImperialVillagewiththisstunning 6bedroom, 4bath home,boastingmainfloorlivingandanexquisitecoveredpatioperfectfor entertaining. Withanupdatedexteriorin2020featuringnewwindowsand fascia,thispropertycombinesmodernstreetappealwithpracticality.Enjoya spacious3389sqftlayout, achef’sdreamkitchen,and asereneoutdooroasis, allnestledin asought-afterneighborhoodclosetotopamenitiessuchasthegolf course,shopping,andrestaurants. Thismeticulouslycaredforhomeoffersan unmatchedlifestyleopportunity.Seizethe chancetomakeit yours!

“Attention2ndhome owners!If you’ve beenthinkingaboutselling your vacationor rentalhome, act nowandclosebeforeJune25,2024and avoidthenewFederalGovernmentCapitalGains Taxchangeswill increase yourCapitalGains Taxbyupto8.8%.”Callformoredetails.

“WILLCONSIDERJOINTVENTUREORTRADEOFANOTHERPROPERTY”Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlotinTsawwassenwith280degreeview. ThispropertyisthemoststructurallyengineeredlotonTsawwassen’sWesternBluff.New B.C. higherdensitypolicieswillallow2units,biggersquarefootageand Deltawillallowa basement.Deltahallwillprioritizealldevelopmentpermitsandarefullyinsupportofbuilding.Locationis

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*BASEDON #OFYEARSQUALIFYINGFORMEDALLIONCLUBINGREATERVANCOUVERREALESTATEBOARD GorgeousnewhomesinBeachGrove.Stilltimetodosomecustomizing. Excellentfloorplanswith 3250 sq.ft.andbeautifulsunnysouthernexposure yards. 5bedrooms, 5bathrooms.Greatquietareaandclosetoallamenities. Don’tmiss youropportunitytolive infabulousBeachGrove.Homesbuilt by an excellentexperiencedbuilder.

Beautifulfamilyhomeon agreatstreetinupperTsawwassen.Homefeatures3600sq.ft, 5bdrms, 3fullbathrooms,largegreatroom,biggamesroom,hardwoodfloors,many updatesandalllargerooms.Homehasexcellentfloorplanthatopensto afabulousprivate southernexposed yard.Don’tmissthisGreathomein aGreatlocationat aGreatPrice.

JUSTLISTED 2Bedroomsand denonground levelin royaloaks. Greatdevelopment andlocation, walkingdistancetoall amenitiesand very quietlocation. Thisunitwithits sizeandextra denrarely cometomarketsodon’tmissyourchancetoowninthisfabulousdevelopment. This niceunitisin goodcondition with undated appliances

Siena broughttotheHeightswithdesigninspiration fromItaly’s famous“DuomodiSiena”bringsanelegant limestonefinished 5storydesignconcept.Meet andmingleatthe streetside“piazza”orfor abitmoreprivacy enterthrough thehotelinspiredlobbyand enjoytherooftopgardenthat offerscoveredseating andBBQ.This1 bedroomden +2bath topfloorunithasmountainviews,andisdesignedbyawardwinningHouseofBohn.Familysize kitchen,withu-shapeddesign, full size high endappliances,andlargepantry Spainspiredbathrooms, withhis &hersensuite sinks,soakertub, floor toceilingporcelaintile andquartzcounterswithcustomframedmirroredcabinets.Home also includesA/C.

1555ENDERBYAvenue,Tsawwassen

$1,485,000

Beachgroverancherupdatedto accommodate afamilywith 3bdrmsand2 fullbaths.

8252AStreet,Tsawwassen

$1,699,000

LOVESWIMMING?THEN THISHOMEISFORYOU! Custom-builtstaycation home, 2officespaces,indoor pool &sauna.

2050thStreet, Tsawwassen

$2,049,000

Tastefully renovatedhome exudesambienceandstyle situated on alargecornerlot.

384-1440GardenPlace, Tsawwassen $605,000

Spacious2-bedroom Penthousewithgarden exposure -moveinready.

1390FarrellAvenue,Tsawwassen

$1,449,000

PrimelocationinBeachGrove on aperfectrectangularlotwith 60ftfrontagezonedduplex.

1223PacificDrive, Tsawwassen

$2,290,000

Executivehomeon 10,200sqftprivate gardenlotinThe Village!

24 -66AStreet,BoundaryBay

$1,747,000

PrimeBoundaryBayLotwith over10,000SQFTtoinvest, build,orliveinthecurrentrancher andenjoy thebeach lifestyle.

Ifyoulovesunsets, privacy,andvistaviews thenthisisyourrancher!

Masterfullydesigned Custombuilt ExecutiveHome, offering 3400sqftofLivingSpacein PrimeLocation.

5801GoldenrodCrescent, Tsawwassen

$1,799,000

Beautifullyappointed 4-bedroomrancherin ForestByTheBaywith amazingoutdoorspace.

137-4738HemlockWay

$949,000

Spacious 3Bedroom 3Bath Townhome,likebrandnewwithout theGST -Enjoy thelargestClub HouseinTsawwassenbyowning at theTsawwassenLanding.

110N-110056Street, Tsawwassen

$1,099,000

Completelyrenovatedlarge corner unitinsoughtafter RoyalOaks-apremieradult orientedcomplexintheheart of Tsawwassen.

379-1440GardenPlace, Tsawwassen

$610,000

Fullyrenovated topfloor 2bedroomcondoatthe CameliaBuildingon Garden Place.

youhavebeensearching for! Aunique collectionof waterfrontresidences nestledbetween agolf courseand yachtclubwithdirectaccess to the16 km waterfront Millennium Trail.Thisspacious1,200sq.ft. 2bed 2bathroomsuiteisthe formershowhome andloadedwith extras!Hugesouthpatiowithdirectstreetaccess.2side by sideparking stallswith EV charging.Countr yclublivingwith a12,000sq.ft. Clubhouse.Ararefind!

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FREUDENREICH,Elsa

ElsaFreudenreichpassedonWednesday, April17, 2024inDelta,BC.Shewas99yearsofage,and wouldhaveturned100onOctober5,2024.She leavesbehindhertwochildren,Peter(Beatriz)and Christel(Joe);4 grandchildren, Monica, Eric(Sarah), JasonandNatasha; 2greatgrandchildren,Elsa andHarrison.

Shewasone ofninesiblingsborninSielmingen, GermanyandimmigratedtoCanada in1953 whereshemarriedherhusbandof50years -Erich Otto Freudenreich(predeceased in2003). They livedinMontreal (Pierrefonds),Quebec until movingto Ladner B.C.tobeclosertograndchildren in1988.

Elsawas afantasticcookandbakerthatalso enjoyedknitting,crochetingandtravelling.Allwho knewher delighted inherGerman cakesand cookies.Manybenefitedfromher numerous knittingandcrochetingprojects.

Elsawassuch akind, lovingsoulandalwayshad a happysmile. Sheenjoyedpeople, havingafternoon coffeewithcakeandpastries.Family andfriends werehergreatestlove.Sheenjoyedsharingmeals together isteningtoeveryone’sexcitedstoriesand seeingpictures oftheir adventures. Omawasvery proudofherfamily

Shewillbesadlymissedbyeveryonethatknewher To haveknownher,wastohavelovedher Foreverinourhearts.

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Itiswithheavyheartsweannouncethepassingof JoelleLorraineMilholm after acourageousbattle withcancer.JoellewasalovingWife,Mother, Granny,Daughter, Sister,Aunt,Guider and friend tomany.Sheissurvivedbyherhusbandof38 yearsBill,theirdaughtersSarah(Eric)andMelissa (Sheldon),twobeautifulgrandchildrenElsaand Harrison,motherLorraine,sistersMichelle(Gary), Jillian,andmanyniecesandnephews.

JoellewasborninComebyChance,Newfoundland toMervyn (predeceased) andLorraineStanley JoelleworkedforBC Tel/Telusforover38years. Joelle dedicated over30yearsvolunteeringtoGirl Guides andwasaGirlGuide leader tobothher daughters andfinallyher granddaughter.Many fondmemoriesspentatJoelle’shappyplace,Lake Tyee,withfriends andfamilywhereJoellealso servedontheboardof directors aswellas volunteeredformanysocialevents.Joelleenjoyed sharing alaughwithmany friends andwillbe dearly missedbyall.

Acelebrationoflifewillbe heldatHarrisBarn4140 ArthurDrin Ladner on Friday,May 3from3-5pm. Inlieuofflowers,please considerdonatingtoone ofthreecharitiesthatwasspecialtoJoelle:BC Cancer Foundation,DeltaHospitalFoundation and herfavouriteGirlGuide; CampCampOlave.

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TURNER,RobertG

August30,1943 −January12,2024

Weareverysorrytoannouncethepassingof Robert(Bob)TurneronJanuary12,2024,after complicationsfrom afall.

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